US Popularity Rank: 22113

Origin: German

Meaning: Wagon-maker; Wagon-driver

Wagner is a boy’s name meaning “wagonmaker” or “wagon driver.” Derived from the Germanic surname Waganari, Wagner first came to prominence in Saxony, where a family heavily contributed to the development of the area. Then it was sported by people transporting produce and other goods on their high-sided wagons or carts. A well-established name in Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Eastern Europe, and German-speaking countries, this moniker is sure to take your little one places!